2015 Mock NFL Free Agency: Complete Defensive Edition
By Erik Lambert
The mock rundown of 2015 NFL free agency continues, this time with an outlook for all the defensive positions and their key names.
To review the offensive acquisitions, click here.
DEFENSIVE ENDS
Sep 21, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) is brought down by New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
player. 31. It’s already beginning to filter out that the New York Giants have no intention of letting Jason Pierre-Paul walk, which certainly brings the franchise tag into play. Don’t expect their only legit pass rusher to hit the market.. DE. New York. Jason Pierre-Paul. 1
2. player. 48. This is going to be one of the surprises of the off-season. Instead of returning to Carolina, Greg Hardy will be lured away thanks to a big offer from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who run a defense he fits and have much more money to spend than their division rival.. DE. Carolina. Greg Hardy
player. 16. After back-to-back seasons with 10 sacks, Jerry Hughes is certain to gain interest from the NFL but even as the Buffalo Bills prepare to switch to a 3-4 under Rex Ryan, the head coach insists he wants the pass rusher back.. DE. Buffalo. Jerry Hughes. 3
44. Though they are fully expected to address the pass rush in the draft, bringing back Osi Umenyiora on a short-term deal would be wise for the Atlanta Falcons. He still has value as a situational rusher.. DE. Atlanta. Osi Umenyiora. 4. player
player. 123. The same goes for the Dallas Cowboys and George Selvie. However their need for him centers around run defense, which he proved quite able at in 2014. He should come at a cheap price anyway.. DE. Dallas. George Selvie. 5
Anthony Spencer. 6. player. 15. He really hasn’t been the same since he was forced to shift to defensive end in 2013. Anthony Spencer is much better as an outside linebacker in a two-point stance. That is why he’ll likely sign with a 3-4 team with the cash-strapped New Orleans Saints making perfect sense.. DE. Dallas